When does the 2026 FIFA World Cup start?

The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off on June 11, 2026, with the opening match at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City.

Where is the 2026 World Cup Final?

The Final will be held at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey (New York metro area) on July 19, 2026.

How many teams are in the 2026 World Cup?

48 teams will compete in the 2026 World Cup — the first time the tournament has been expanded from 32 to 48 teams.

How many host cities are there?

16 host cities across 3 countries: 11 in the USA, 3 in Mexico, and 2 in Canada.

How many matches will be played?

104 matches will be played over 39 days, from June 11 to July 19, 2026.

I. Jansson

Forward

Typical role

Career clubs

Nice

2025

27 apps⚽ 1

Sweden U21

2023–2025

3 apps

FC Cartagena

2022–2024

50 apps⚽ 3

Rapid Vienna

2023–2024

45 apps⚽ 10

Kalmar FF

2021–2022

41 apps⚽ 7

Career transfers

RapidNice
10 Jul 2025Transfer
Rapid Vienna Nice
10 Jul 2025Transfer
FC Cartagena Rapid Vienna
23 Jun 2024
FC Cartagena Rapid Vienna
6 Feb 2024Loan
Kalmar FF FC Cartagena
1 Aug 2022

Competitions

Segunda División· Spain

Allsvenskan· Sweden

Bundesliga· Austria

Ligue 1· France

UEFA Europa League· World

Copa del Rey· Spain

UEFA Europa Conference League· World

UEFA U21 Championship - Qualification· World

Svenska Cupen· Sweden

UEFA Champions League· World

Cup· Austria

Coupe de France· France

Recent form

@ Saint Etienne

Ligue 1 · 0–0

35'6.6

vs Metz

Ligue 1 · 0–0

18'6.6

@ Auxerre

Ligue 1 · 1–2

9'6.7

vs Lens

Ligue 1 · 1–1

19'6.5

@ Lille

Ligue 1 · 0–0

15'6.5

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Nice	27	1	0	6.49
2024	Rapid Vienna	33	9	3	7.06
2023	FC Cartagena	35	2	2	6.76
2022	FC Cartagena	44	3	1	6.75
2021	Kalmar FF	27	6	3	6.80

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

129

Fouls

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